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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.61, 15,768.25 and 3,933.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.61, 15,768.25 and 3,933.74 is: 5,903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.61 : 15,768.25 = 3,933.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.61/15,768.25 = 3,933.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.61x = 15,768.25 × 3,933.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.61x = 62,028,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,028,225.34/10,507.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.17

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